Category: Latest Queensland Police News – West Brisbane

Detectives are investigating an armed robbery incident that occurred at The Gap this evening.
At about 6.50pm, a man wearing a balaclava and armed with a gun entered a fast food restaurant on Waterworks Road and demanded money from the male staff member.
The man fled the scene a short time later with a sum of cash.
No one was injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
 
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Break and Enter Dwelling
The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was 20.
Offence locations –

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Arana Hills
Leslie Street
Between dates
Forced insecure window
Food

08/05/2018
to
12/05/2018

Bellbowrie
Kangaroo Gully
Between dates
Insecure front door
Electronics and Jewellery
09/05/2018 to 11/05/2018

Kenmore
Eversden Street
Day
Forced entry to laundry door
Jewellery
10/05/2018

Kenmore Hills
Mirbella Street
Day
Forced window
Jewellery
09/05/2018

Keperra
Glenmorgan Street
Day

SNEAK
BREAK
Clothing
06/05/2018

 
Glenmorgan Street
Day

SNEAK BREAK
Forced window
Nil
10/05/2018

 
Perwell Street
Day
Insecure rear door
Unknown
06/05/2018

 
Annandale Street
Day
Insecure garage door
Electronics
06/05/2018

 
Ryland Street
Night
Insecure window
Unknown
10/05/2018

 
Callan Street
Morning
Forced front door
Unknown
06/05/2018

 
Casey Street
Day
Forced rear door
Construction tools
30/04/2018

Mitchelton
Blaker Road
Morning
Insecure garage door
Cash
06/05/2018

Indooroopilly
Central Avenue
Between dates
Unknown
Electronics and Jewellery
10/05/2018 to 13/05/2018

St Lucia
Hawken Drive
Between dates
Unknown
Electronics
04/05/2018 to 08/05/2018

 
MacQuarie Street
Night
Forced door
Vehicle Car Hatchback 2003 Silver PEUGEOT 307 Reg:743IDX

07/05/2018 to
08/05/2018

 
MacQuarie Street
Between dates
Insecure garage door
Furniture and exercise equipment
12/05/2018 to 13/05/2018

Taringa
Indooroopilly Road
Night
Complex garage
Unknown
10/05/2018

The Gap
Micheala Crescent
Night
Forced rear door
Wallet and personal effects
03/05/2018

Upper Kedron
Parkwater Close
Between dates
Forced window
Unknown
30/03/2018 to 09/05/2018

 
Budgerigar Street
Day
Forced rear door
Unknown
11/05/2018

 
Steal from Premises
The total number of ‘steal from premises’ (businesses, schools, garages, etc) this past week was 0.
Offence locations –

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

 
 
 
 
 

 
Steal from Motor Vehicle
The total number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles this week was 13.
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Work experience students checking out one of the QPS new patrol cars during their visit to QPS Deport at the Alderley Police Complex
During the period of May 8 to May 10, Police from the Inner West Crime Prevention Unit hosted and facilitated 11 senior high school students participating in the Queensland Police North Brisbane District Work Experience Program.
The students, comprised of Year 11 and 12 students from Kedron State High School, St Benedicts College, Rivermount College and the Aviation High School.
The Queensland Police Service, North Brisbane District Work Experience Program is designed for high school students interested in pursuing a career in the Police Service or other related areas in law enforcement.
The aim of the program is to assist students in making informed career decisions.
The intensive three day North Brisbane District Work Experience Program is conducted once during each school term for a maximum of 11 students (Year 11 and

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You are invited to attend Parliament House on May 16 for a special event for Lifeline to launch a new film dedicated to suicide prevention.
The film will be launched by Senior Sergeant Daryl Green, who is the new Lifeline ambassador.
In May 2000, Senior Sergeant Green and two colleagues suffered horrific injuries when they were ambushed, shot and left for dead after attending a routine neighbourhood dispute.
Today, despite the challenges imposed by this life shattering event all three officer have survived their experience.
Lifeline Ambassador, Senior Sergeant Green
Senior Sergeant Green now uses his story to help others in need.
He will be speaking at the event about his near death experience and its aftermath. This will be followed by a short film directed by Michael Hanson that documents Senior Sergeant Green’s incredible story.
The film is dedicated to suicide prevention.
The special Lifeline fundraising event is being hosted by the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, Minister for

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Detectives are continuing their appeal to the public to help locate a man in his thirties who may be able to assist with their inquiries following an incident yesterday morning in Taringa.
A second image of Marcus Richardson (pictured) has been released, however the image shows the man with a heavier build. He is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 180cms with a thin build, brown hair (slightly balding) and blue eyes.
Initial investigations indicate shortly after 6.30am, May 1 a man forced his way into a home on Todd Street and confronted a man and woman, who were sleeping inside the residence.
A physical altercation occurred between the two men, resulting in the occupant being stabbed a number of times to the neck, hands and upper body.
The man then fled on foot. It is believed the man was known to the pair.
The victim, a 20-year-old man, was taken to the Royal Brisbane

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Detectives are asking the public to help locate a man in his thirties who may be able to assist with their inquiries following an incident yesterday morning in Taringa.
Marcus Richardson (pictured) is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 180cms with a thin build, brown hair (slightly balding) and blue eyes.
Initial investigations indicate shortly after 6.30am, May 1 a man forced his way into a home on Todd Street and confronted a man and woman, who were sleeping inside the residence.
A physical altercation occurred between the two men, resulting in the occupant being stabbed a number of times to the neck, hands and upper body.
The man then fled on foot. It is believed the man was known to the pair.
The victim, a 20-year-old man, was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment to non-life threatening injuries.
The 20-year-old woman and two children, aged 1 and 3, who were also

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Police are appealing for public assistance as part of their investigation into a recent burglary in The Gap on April 28.
Sometime between 2.30pm to 7.30pm jewellery has been stolen from an address on Whitehead Road, The Gap.
Police have released an image (below) of a jewellery item stolen.

Investigations are continuing and anyone who recognises this item or can be of any further assistance is urged to contact police and quote reference QP1800786563.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Break and Enter Dwelling
The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was six.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Arana Hills
Barney Street
Evening
Insecure front door
Jewellery
14/04/2018

Ashgrove
Bracknell Place
Day
Kitchen window forced
Nil
23/04/2018

Gaythorne
Gaythorne Road
Between dates
Garage door forced
Power tools
01/04/2018 to 17/04/2018

Mitchelton
Grovely Terrace
Day
Attempt to open locked door
Nil
28/04/2018

 
Parkview Street
Day
Garage door forced
Keys and motor vehicle
28/04/2018

Toowong
Sherwood Road
Between dates
Unknown
Clothing, plants, utensils, and fashion accessories
01/06/2016 to 27/04/2018

Steal from Premises
The total number of ‘steal from premises’ (businesses, schools, garages, etc) this past week was five.

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

Auchenflower
Ridley Street
Overnight
Garage
27/04/2018 to 28/04/2018

Everton Park
South Pine Road
Overnight
Car park shed
26/04/2018 to 27/04/2018

Indooroopilly
Coonan Street
Early morning
Garage
22/04/2018

 
Coonan Street
Overnight
Business
25/04/2018 to 26/04/2018

 
Goldieslie Road
Between dates
Construction
24/04/2018 to 26/04/2018

 
Steal from Motor Vehicle
The total number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles this week was six.

Suburb
Street
Time
Location
Property Stolen
Date

Ashgrove
Broadbent Street
Night
Driveway
Nil
25/04/2018

Auchenflower
Ridley Street
Overnight
Unit complex car park
Tools and electrical items
23/04/2018 to 24/04/2018

 
Munro Street
Overnight
Unknown
Tools
23/04/2018

 
Thorpe Street
Overnight
Car port
Nil
22/04/2018

Keperra
Dawson Road
Overnight
Driveway
Credit card
27/04/2018 to 28/04/2018

Toowong
Morley Street
Overnight
Street
Wallet and personal items
27/04/2018 to 28/04/2018

 
Motor Vehicle Theft
The total number of motor vehicle thefts this past week was three.

Suburb
Street
Time
Located Suburb
Vehicle
Date

Balmoral
Thorpe Street
Early evening
Everton Hills

2017 Grey Landrover

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Break and enter dwelling: The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was three.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Toowong
Elizabeth Street
Overnight
Garage door left open
Clothing, books, shoes
15/04/2018 to 16/04/2018

 
Woodstock Road
Day
Garage door forced
Mountain bike
21/04/2018

The Gap
Moonmera Street
Early morning
Garage side door left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Nil – offender disturbed
16/04/2018

 
Steal from premises: The total number of ‘steal from premises’ (businesses, schools, garages, etc) this past week was three.

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

Auchenflower
Kingsford Street
Unknown
Garage
14/04/2018 to 20/04/2018

Saint Lucia
Macquarie Street
Overnight
Garage
15/04/2018 to 16/04/2018

Pullenvale
O’Brien Road
Unknown
Shed
19/04/2018 to 22/04/2018

 
Steal from motor vehicle: The total number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles this week was seven.

Suburb
Street
Time
Location
Property Stolen
Date

Indooroopilly
Stanley Street
Overnight
Driveway – no vehicle entry gained
Handbag, GPS navigator, cash
19/04/2018 to 20/04/2018

 
Coonan Street
Overnight
Street
Front number plate
19/04/2018 to 20/04/2018

 
Thorpe Street
Overnight
Street
Wallet, sunglasses
19/04/2018 to 20/04/2018

Everton Hills
Timms Road
Overnight
Car park
Nil
16/04/2018 to 17/04/2018

Mitchelton
Osborne Road
Overnight
Unit complex car park
Tools
18/04/2018 to 19/04/2018

Bardon
Fletcher Parade
Early morning
Driveway
Nil
20/04/2018

Saint Lucia
Ironside Street
Overnight
Street
Both number plates
21/04/2018 to 22/04/2018

 
Motor vehicle theft: The total number of motor vehicle thefts this past week was five.

Suburb
Street
Time
Located Suburb
Vehicle
Date

Toowong
Gailey Road
Overnight

2012 Black PGO PM50 Motorcycle Rego: 938IH
15/04/2018 to

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Inner West Patrol group are appealing for all road users to slow down and drive with care on our mountain roads.
We urge you to beware of the changing road conditions, debris and road works between Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious. Please take extra care.
The cooler months are quickly approaching which can bring high winds and slippery road surfaces due to morning and evening dew.

Our message to road users is clear:

Drive and ride within the speed limit;
Drive and ride to the road conditions;
Drive and ride to your capabilities; and
Enjoy your trip.

Plan before you go. For up-to-date road condition information on roadworks and traffic conditions across Queensland visit QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au.

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